tricity bendix EL235C User Manual

MODEL EL 235C

INSTALLATION AND USERS'

INSTRUCTIONS

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PREFACE

Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking
electric" a pleasure.

Features include a radiant hob for responsive, economical cooking with two large and two small radiant rings, full
width grill and a side element heated oven and two removable shelves.

Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before
starting to cook, paying particular attention to the installation and safety instructions.

Getting Help If you have any problems with installing or operating your new cooker please contact your

Electricity Company for advice.

For your own safety, make sure that these instructions on installation, use and
maintenance are followed.

IMPORTANT We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, please pass on these instructions to the
new owner.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

MODEL NO. EL 235C

Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 9.6 / 10.7kW
Height: 1240mm
Width: 460mm
Depth: 585mm
Weight: 51.4kg

This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.

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CONTENTS

Preface
Technical Details
Contents

Safety

Introduction ...................................................................................... 6

Getting to Know Your Cooker

The Radiant Hob

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Before Installation ........................................................................... 4

During Operation ............................................................................ 4

After Use ................................................................................... 5

General .................................................................................... 5

Rating Plate ................................................................................ 6

Installation .................................................................................. 6

Reversible Oven Door ....................................................................... 7

General Notes on Using your Cooker ........................................................ 7

About Condensation and Steam ............................................................. 7

Oven Indicator Neon ........................................................................ 7

Grill and Oven Furniture ..................................................................... 7

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The Control Panel .......................................................................... 8

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Recommended Saucepans ................................................................. 12

Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 12

Deep Fat Frying ........................................................................... 12

Preserving ................................................................................. 13

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The Grill

The Oven

Care and Cleaning

Something not Working? ........................................................................ 22

Guarantee ....................................................................................... 23

Service Call Record ............................................................................. 24

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The Grill Pan and Handle ................................................................... 14

Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 14

Grilling Chart .............................................................................. 15

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Uses of the Oven .......................................................................... 16

Selecting the Oven ......................................................................... 16

To Fit the Oven Shelves ................................................................... 16

Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 16

Oven Cooking Chart ....................................................................... 18

Roasting Chart ............................................................................. 19

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Cleaning Materials ........................................................................ 20

Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ........................................................ 20

Cleaning the Hob and Hotplate Trims ...................................................... 20

Cleaning the Grill, Grill and Oven Furniture ................................................. 20

Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments .......................................... 20

Care of Stayclean Surfaces ................................................................ 20

Things to Note ............................................................................ 21

Hints and Tips ............................................................................ 21

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SAFETY

THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE COOKER.

PLEASE
READ
CAREFULLY

BEFORE INSTALLATION

This cooker is designed to be
operated by adults. Young children
must not be allowed to tamper with
the cooker or play with the controls.

Accessible parts especially around
the grill area, may become hot when
the cooker is in use. Children should
be kept away until it has cooled.

Take great care when heating fats
and oils as they will ignite if they
become too hot.

This cooker is heavy and care must

be taken when moving it.

Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the cooker has
been removed before the cooker is
used.

Do not try to move the cooker by
pulling the door handles. See notes
on installation.

The electrical installation work must
be undertaken by a qualified
electrician/ competent person.

This cooker has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and
must not be used for any other
purposes.

Never place plastic or any other
material which may melt in the oven
or on the hob.

Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.

The handles of saucepans which are
smaller than the heated area on the
hob will become hot. Ensure your
hand is protected before handling the
pan.

It is dangerous to alter or modify
the specifications of the cooker in
any way.

After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.

DURING OPERATION

Do not use this cooker if it is in

contact with water and never
operate it with wet hands.

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Take care to follow the

recommendations given for tending
the food when grilling.

Do not leave the grill pan handle in
position when grilling as it will
become hot.

Always use oven gloves to withdraw
the grill pan, when grilling. Follow the
recommendations on page 11.

Ensure that you support the grill pan
when it is in the withdrawn or partially
withdrawn position.

AFTER USE

Ensure that all vents are left

unobstructed to ensure ventilation of
the oven cavity.

Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are
put in place correctly. Refer to
instructions on pages 16.

Never line any part of the cooker
with aluminium foil.

Always stand back from the cooker
when opening the oven door to allow
any build up of steam or heat to
release.

Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.

GENERAL

Under no circumstances should

repairs be carried out by an
inexperienced person as this may
cause injury or serious malfunction.

This cooker should be serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine-approved spare parts
should be used. Details of repair and
servicing arrangements are supplied
on page 21 of this book.

Do not stand on the cooker or on
the open oven door.

Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the cooker or its handle.
They are a safety hazard.

Always switch OFF the cooker at its
power point and allow the cooker to
cool before any maintenance or
cleaning work is carried out.

Ensure that all control knobs are in

the OFF position when not in use.

For hygiene and safety reasons this
cooker should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire,
especially in the grill pan.

Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the
cooker in case it is inadvertently
switched ON.

Cookers and hobs become very hot,
and retain their heat for a long period
of time after use. Children should be
kept well away from the cooker until
it has cooled.

Only clean this cooker in accordance
with the instructions given in this
book.

Your safety is of paramount importance.
Therefore, if you are unsure about any of the

meanings of these WARNINGS contact your
local Electricity Company.

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED

RATING PLATE

Record the model, product and serial numbers inside
the back cover of this instruction book from the rating
plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the
cooker and can be seen upon opening the oven
door.

The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is
given on the rating plate.

Do not remove the rating plate from the cooker
as this may invalidate the guarantee.

INSTALLATION

If your cooker has been damaged in transit, contact
your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt to install
it.

Your cooker left the factory fully packaged to protect
it from damage. If it is delivered without packaging
and damage has occurred, the manufacturer cannot
accept responsibility. Contact your supplier for
advice.

The cable should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by an ' X' in the diagram below.

This is a type Y appliance which means it is
free-standing and can be fitted with cabinets on one
or both sides. It may also be fitted in a corner
setting.

Side walls which are above hob level should be
protected by heat resistant non-combustible material
and MUST NOT be nearer than 40mm to the hob
side.

A nominal air gap of 10mm at the sides of the cooker
is required to enable the cooker to be moved into
position.

Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a
minimum of 685mm above the hob.

Once the packaging has been removed the cooker
should only be moved by hand. DO NOT use a sack
barrow or any other aid to lift the cooker as damage
may occur.

Connection to the electricity supply must be carried
out by a qualified electrician/competent person.

The electrical connection should be made using a
double pole isolating switch (cooker socket) with at
least 3mm contact separation in all poles. The cable
must have conductors of sufficiently high
cross-sectional area to prevent overheating and
deterioration.

Six square millimetres ( 6.00mm² ) is the recommend
cross-section area.

It is important to ensure that the appliance is level
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front
of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors.

To move the cooker, open the oven door, and lift the
cooker by holding inside the top of the oven
compartment.

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